Josiah was born on the 27 January 1899. He was 18 years old when he enlisted on the 1 May 1916. He described himself as a farm hand. His parents gave their written permission as he was under 21 years old. He was assigned to the 27th Battalion, 14 Reinforcements.
A farewell social was given for Josiah and Cecil Taylor at One Tree Hill. Each was presented with a watch, fountain pen and parcel of woollen comforts.
He sailed overseas to France on the 16 November 1916. He arrived at Etaples on the 17 November 1916 and was taken on the strength on the 6 December 1916. On the 25 September 1917 he was attached to the 7th Brigade Snipers. He was still attached to the Sniping Section at the end of the war in November 1918.
Josiah married Gladys Alma Braid in 1925 at Lismore, NSW. He was living in Broken Hill in 1930 and as a miner. Gladys took Lysol and died of poisoning on the 28 May 1937. Josiah then married Cecily Fidler at Broken Hill in 1937. He was now working as a taxi driver.
Josiah died on the 26 May 1987 aged 87 years old. He is remembered on the Broken Hill War Memorial.
Date of Birth27 January 1899Place of BirthOne Tree Hill Date of Death26 May 1987GenderMaleOccupationFarm labourer
